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J. G. 'LAOKNE'R.

WINDOW GUSHION.

Patented Noxg. 1 1 881.

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JOHN C. LACKNER, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

WINDOW-CUSHION.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 249,061, dated November 1, 1881.

Application filed July 5, 186].

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, JOHN O. LAOKNER, of the city, county, and State of New York, have invented a certain new and lmprox'ed Window- Cushion, of which the following is a specification.

The object of my invention is to provide a new and improved window-cushion which is used as such when raised and ornaments the space below the window on the inner side of the wall when lowered.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure l is an inside elevation of a window provided with my improved window-cushion. Fig. 2 is a cross'scctional elevation ofthe same on Lheline w 00, Fig. 1.

Similar letters of reference indicate corre sponding parts.

The cushion A, which is of about the same length as the distance between the standards B of a window-frame, is provided on its under side with a picture or other suitable ornamentation, O, surrounded by a frame, I), having knobsorbuttonsEatthecorners. Thiscushion A is pivoted to a rod, F, pivoted to the inner edge of the sill G. A tassel, H, a ring, loop, or equivalent, is attached to the lower edge of the frame D.

The operation is as follows: When in use the cushion rests on the sill G and is supported by the knobs E E, the picture 0 or other ornamentation facing the sill G. These knobs E hold the picture 0 such a distance above the sill that the shutter lock hook or stud J cannot deface the surface of the'picture or other ornament. When the cushion is not to be used as such it is swung inward, and is suspended (No model.)

from the inner edge of the sill, the picture 0 facing toward the room and ornamenting that part of the inner surface of the wall below the sill G.

This cushion thus serves both as an ornament and as a convenient rest for the arms, and is entirely out of the way when not in use, and does not interfere with closing the windows or shutters.

If desired, the cushion can be made in one or more parts, but is preferably made as shown.

I am aware that head-rests have been hinged to the top and bottom of the back of car-seats, that a car-seat has been supported by an arm pivoted to the arm of the main seat, and that a padded cushion has been hinged to a chairback by straps; but

What I claim as new and of my invention l. Thepivoled window-sillcnshionA, having on the under side a frame, D, with cornerknobs E, as and for the purpose specified.

2. The combination, with the window-sill G, of the rod F, pivoted thereto, and of the cushion A, pivoted to this red, substantially as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.

3. The combination, with the wind0w-sill G, of the rod F, pivoted. thereto, the cushion A, pivoted to the rod, the picture G, and the frame D, substantially as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.

JOHN C. LAOKNER.

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